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Make Your Own Shamrock Shake Copycat Recipe

By: T Worthey  »  Updated: April 7, 2023  »   View our disclosure policy

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this fun and festive drink. Skip the drive-thru and make your own homemade Shamrock Shake copycat recipe at home.

Four ingredients are required to make this minty, creamy shamrock shake recipe. 

 


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Shamrock Shake Copycat Recipe

Oh my goodness– this Shamrock Shake Copycat Recipe is ah-mazing! I love this time of year because it reminds me that I can score yummy Shamrock Shakes from McDonald’s!

If you don’t want to spend the money on shakes every day, then here’s a fantastic Shamrock Shake Copycat recipe that you can use to make your shakes at home!

What is the Shamrock Shake flavor?

There is something about this McD’s shake that hits the spot. The shamrock shake is a green mint flavored shake. Now, you can stay at home and get the same flavor for a fraction of the price. 

Ingredients Needed 

Vanilla Ice Cream. So you can use any brand of ice cream you like. I recommend a quality vanilla ice cream or vanilla bean ice cream as it is the star of the milkshake. 

Milk. Whole milk will allow your milkshake to have that thick and rich flavor. If you want to lighten it up, you can for sure reach for skim or even 2%, but the flavor will be a little less. 

Peppermint Extract. As you can see in this recipe, you want to start by adding just one drop of peppermint extract. If you want a less minty shake go for one drop, or add a bit extra mint add two drops.

Mint extract is potent, so make sure not to do too much, or it will be overpowering. 

Food Coloring. To get that classic Shamrock shake, you will need to add in some green food coloring. It is optional, but it makes the shake fun! 

Sprinkles and Whipped Cream. Want to dress up the shake? Add on some whipped topping and your favorite sprinkles! Then grab that straw and sip away. 

Craving More Milkshakes

  • Milkshake with Nutella
  • Over the Rainbow Milkshakes

How to Make A Thick Milkshake 

One of the biggest things about making a thicker milkshake is using full-fat ice cream and the milk to ice cream ratio. Full-fat ice cream is going to be ultra-creamy in texture. Then add milk to blend smooth, but don’t add too much, or it will thin it up. 

You can easily adjust the consistency of adding more ice cream to thicken and more milk to thin it out. Create the perfect minty milkshake for you. 

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Ingredients needed to make a Shamrock Shame

Makes two servings

  • 2 cups of vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1-2 drops of peppermint extract (start with one drop – it is powerful)
  • 3-4 drops of green food coloring
  • Whipped cream (optional)
  • green & white sprinkles (optional)

Directions on how to make a Shamrock Shake

  1. Combine the 2 cups of vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring in a blender.
  2. Blend until well mixed, but the mixture should still be thick like a milkshake. Do not over blend.
  3.  Serve immediately. 

Easy St. Patrick's Day Drink Idea- Over The Rainbow Shamrock Shake

Topping Ideas 

A dollop of whipped cream and sprinkles are a few ways you can enjoy this milkshake. 

You could even crush up some mint Oreos or a drizzle of chocolate to elevate the flavor. 

Another topping idea to give this an over a rainbow look is to add AirHeads Rainbow Candy. 

Can I Made Extra Of This Milkshake

You can make as much or as little of this shamrock shake as you would like. I wanted to give you the option to make a small batch. But all you have to do is double the recipe to the desired amount you want. 

Can You Freeze Leftover Milkshake 

If you don’t drink all your shake, it can be frozen, but will become hard like ice cream in a container.

If you are okay with that, go right ahead and freeze for 1-2 days and then eat the leftovers! You can let it thaw for a little on the counter and then mix up to help get that milkshake texture again. 

Want more St. Patrick’s Day treat/snack ideas? Check out these:

  • How To Make Shamrock Cake Heart Pops ­
  • 25 Fun Rainbow Snack and Craft Ideas
  • Easy Recipe For White Chocolate Bark
  • Recipe for Grasshopper Drink
  • Marshmallow Leprechaun Hats *is my favorite and a popular one here on the blog!
  • Homemade Gum Drops – St. Patrick’s Day Treat
  • Easy St. Patrick’s Day Drink Idea –  Lime Shamrock Punch
Copycat Shamrock Shake Recipe

Make Your Own Shamrock Shake Copycat Recipe

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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups of vanilla ice cream
  • 1 cup of milk
  • 1-2 drops of peppermint extract start with 1 drop - it is very strong
  • 3-4 drops of green food coloring
  • Whipped cream optional
  • green & white sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Combine the 2 cups of vanilla ice cream, milk, peppermint extract, and green food coloring in a blender.
  • Blend until well mixed, but the mixture should still be thick like a milkshake. Do not over blend.
  • Serve immediately. 
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Comments

  1. Dawn @ Pin-n-Tell says

    February 27, 2015 at 9:56 am

    5 stars
    How yummy!! Now I can save money by making my own instead of hitting up McDonald’s. I’m so excited to try this recipe 🙂

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  2. Ashley says

    March 9, 2015 at 12:19 am

    Love Shamrock shake copycats! Which is pretty hilarious considering I’ve never had an actual real life Shamrock shake lol! I do mine very similar, but with vanilla protein powder instead. It’s delicious 🙂 Happy early Saint Patrick’s Day, so glad to have found you over at Keeping it Simple tonight 🙂

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  3. Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says

    March 9, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    I’m so glad you shared this at Mix it up Monday! My kids love these shakes, but I never made them at home…now I can 😉

    Reply
  4. Lisa Ehrman says

    March 11, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks 🙂 My son will love this!

    Reply
  5. tara siudy says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    I am so excited to make this! I have always wanted to try it! Pinned !

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  6. Erica says

    March 13, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    5 stars
    Oooh, yummy! Can’t wait to try this one 🙂 I haven’t had an actual shamrock shake before, but it sounds right up my alley – peppermint is my fave! Thanks for sharing at Think and Make Thursday!

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  7. Janice Wald says

    March 15, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    You are all set for St. Patrick’s Day. Will I even remember to wear green?
    Thank you for coming to the Inspire Me Monday Linky Party on Monday. I’m Janice, one of your hostesses.

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